· Papayas are rich in an enzyme that helps your digest protein and carbohydrates.

Primal defense ultra

· Digestive health is key to overall health.

· Probiotics are used to maintain your digestion at a healthy rate and function.

Different rates for different foods:

Simple sugars digest in minutes
Starch like potatoes needs an hour or more
Most Fats take 4-6 hours
Meats are among the longest to digest. Smaller quantities at a time help..
Foods that aid your digestion

Fiber rich food – A diet rich in fiber keeps your digestive system working properly they help you remain to healthy, and also give you energy so that you can get through your day without feeling tired.

If you have not been eating high fiber food it introduced slowly, and you need to drink plenty of water to flush waste from the body

. Fiber rich foods include:

Whole Grains
Vegetables
Fruits
Legumes
Nuts
Fermented foods – Fermented foods are good for your digestive system because these are are partially pre-digested The bacteria present in the above foods have done most of the breaking down of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, so your digestive system has a little less to do. These foods include:

Yogurt
Pickles
Sourdough Bread
Aged Cheese
Miso
Kimchi
Sauerkraut
Tea
Chocolate
Spices – Spices increase salivation, which is the first step to digestion. Spices in food also increase bile production to some extent, which helps the body break down and absorb fats. They include:

Coriander
Cumin
Mustard
Garlic
Cinnamon
Paprika
Cayenne
Black Pepper
Herbs – Herbs work well to fight environmental toxins. You need very little of these- just a sprinkle on your food acts as a cleansing agent and as a natural laxative to rid your system of toxins. Some of the herbs that are good for digestion are:

Pepperment
Ginger
Fennel
Clove
Coriander
Wormwood
Rosehips
Spirulina
Aloe
Olive oil helps stimulate digestion and works wonders for an upset stomach. It is the perfect way to give your body the monosaturated fatty acids and antioxidants it needs. One tablespoon is all you need to sort out an out-of-sync digestive system. Flaxseed oil has the same benefits.

Lemons activate the salivary glands. The juice helps the digestive system break down essential minerals in the food like calcium. It is rich in vitamin C as well.

Accomplishments
• Certified Catholic Minister of the word having completed the two year Daystar Program, concluded in a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
• Founded, operated, sold, and then retired from a corporation in the computer sales and service, which employed 38 people in inner city.
1) Winner of highest award for achievement at the Dale Carnegie courses.
2) Conducted as retreat leader religion/spiritual 12 step orientation weekends.
3) Recipient of the Governor’s Award for Connecticut inner city Entrepreneurship.
• Upon Retirement, founded Healing-Habits a firm dedicated to helping people through the written and spoken word.
• Published and/or written 25 books in the genres of inspiration, motivation, spirituality, health, and religion
• A regular contributor to the AuthorsDen, under the Pen name Tuchy Palmieri consisting of Short stories, poetry and articles.
• Workshop leader on Goal setting/achievement, relationships, effective listening and relationships
• 40 years experience leading discussion meetings, seminars and workshops
• Mentored, ministered and sponsored numerous cross addicted people in recovery.
• Featured in a number of magazines, newspapers, and talk shows
• A regular participant in Author’s roundtables , and a guest on numerous spiritual and talk radio programs

Memberships
• 26 years as a leader and member of the local Sterling Institute of Relationship men’s team
• 25 years in 12 step programs related to relationships, food addictions, & substance abuse
• Annual participant in Matt Talbot and/or religious retreats at Holy Family Retreat house
• SIA - Self Improvement Association
• Member of the Better Business Bureau